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<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Donald A Gary, Navy, Commander <br/>Born 7/3/1903<br/>Passed on 4/9/1977<br/>Posted by: Barbara Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He received the award from President Harry S. Truman at the White House on January 23, 1946 for his actions as a lieutenant junior grade aboard the Naval aircraft carrier USS Franklin in the Seto Inland Sea near Kobe, Japan on March 19, 1945. He enlisted in the US Navy in December 1919 and served continuously in the enlisted ranks until November 1943, when he received a commission as a lieutenant, junior grade. He was then assigned to the Third Naval District and as an inspector of machinery at the Babcock and Wilcox and in December 1944, he was assigned to the Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin as an engineering officer. On March 19, 1945 the USS Franklin was severely damaged by a Japanese air attack when he discovered there were 300 men trapped in a blackened mess compartment and, finding an exit, he kept returning to lead groups out of harm's way. He later organized and led firefighting parties to battle the inferno on the hangar deck and entered number three fireroom to raise steam in one of the boilers, braving extreme hazards in so doing. Following the war, he remained with the USS Franklin until it was decommissioned in 1947. He then took a post with the Naval Disciplinary Barracks at Terminal Island, California, where he served until his retirement at the rank of commander in June 1950. In 1983 the guided missile frigate USS Gary was named in honor. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as an Engineering Officer attached to the U.S.S. Franklin when that vessel was fiercely attacked by enemy aircraft during the operations against the Japanese Home Islands near Kobe, Japan, March 19, 1945. Stationed on the third deck when the ship was rocked by a series of violent explosions set off in her own ready bombs, rockets and ammunition by the hostile attack, Lieutenant Gary unhesitatingly risked his life to assist several hundred me</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Donald A Gary, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Gerald Dominick Greely, Army, 2nd Lt. <br/>Posted by: Julie & John Costa<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Gerald "Jerry" Greely was a proud veteran who received an Army Commendation Medal for his service to his country in Korea.He was a wonderful family man and a terrific friend to everyone! He will be greatly missed and long remembered! Here's to Big Jerry!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Gerald Dominick Greely, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">stars</i><br/>Christer Andre Haugsoen, Navy, PO 2<br/>Born 1/9/1976<br/>Passed on 2/1/2019<br/>Posted by: Barbara E Haugsoen<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In Memory of Christer, an Eagle Scout who graduated from East High School in 1994 and joined the United Stats Navy in 1998, serving on the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier and at Naval Submarine Base New London.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Christer Andre Haugsoen, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Russell J. Calkins, Navy, Gunners Mate 3rd Class<br/>Posted by: Cheryl Famulak<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Vietnam Veteran. USS Yorktown. Stationed aboard a PBR patrolling the riverways with the Brown Water Navy. Purple Heart Recipient.Our family's true hero who is greatly missed. Forever in our hearts.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Russell J. Calkins, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Cecil Richard "Dick" Clark, Air Force, Staff Sargent <br/>Posted by: Carmel K DeMun<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Thank you for your service dad, grandpa, aka Polar Bear. We will always love you and hold you in our hearts and memories.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Cecil Richard "Dick" Clark, Air Force
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Christopher William Eckard, Marine Corps, Gunnery Sgt<br/>Posted by: Regina Lafferty<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Gunnery Sgt Chris Eckard, 30 died while supporting combat operations in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on February 20, 2010. Gunnery Sgt, Eckard was born to the late Eunice C. and Steven Eckard, of Hickory, NC. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:13 Rest easy Chris, we thank you for defending our freedoms.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Christopher William Eckard, Marine Corps
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Viggo Harbo Graversen, Army, Sargent <br/>Born 3/28/1918<br/>Passed on 9/28/1962<br/>Posted by: Barbara L Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Viggo came to America from Denmark and served in the Army in WWII. His son Victor served in the Navy - Vietnam. Victor is in the wall at Miramar National Cemetery.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Viggo Harbo Graversen, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Francis “Frank” Reilly, Army, <br/>Born 2/6/1937<br/>Passed on 8/20/2021<br/>Posted by: Kimberly Murphy<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>I loving memory of the best Dad and Papa. We love and miss you so very much! There isn’t a day that goes by that you’re not thought of. Thank you for your service! We love you, Kim, Brayden &amp; Austin xoxo</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Francis “Frank” Reilly, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Victor Melaragno, Navy, Electricians Mate 3C<br/>Posted by: Tom and Lisa Melaragno<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>WWII Veteran</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Victor Melaragno, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Robert B. (Bob) France, Army, Sgt.<br/>Posted by: Barbara (Sickimich) France<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Gone too soon. You will never be forgotten. Love you forever.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Robert B. (Bob) France, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Ronald Norwood, Navy, MM1<br/>Posted by: Patty Parks, USN/Ret<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>I miss you every day, Uncle Ronny. Thank you for your love &amp; guidance, and thank you for your military service to our country. Love, Patty Jo</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Ronald Norwood, Navy
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Michael Raymond Kiehl, Army, Pfc<br/>Born 12/9/1944<br/>Passed on 5/19/1966<br/>Posted by: Barbara Channell<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Died in Vietnam. A east county soldier who died too young.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Michael Raymond Kiehl, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Posted by: Dennis St. Andrew, PDC, Camp Commander, MG Kilpatrick Camp No. 7 SUVCW, Cary, NC<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In memory of all the Union generals &amp; officers buried in West Point Cemetery who all fought to save the Union during the Civil War. May they all rest in peace with honor!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a>
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>James T. Carper, Army, Brigadier General<br/>Posted by: Dennis St. Andrew<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Remembering General Jim Carper as a patriot and a gentleman. A Vietnam veteran &amp; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Fort Fisher. May he rest in peace with honor. PHOTO: Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> James T. Carper, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Charles St. Andrews, Army, PVT<br/>Posted by: Dennis St. Andrew, PDC, Camp Commander, MG Kilpatrick Camp No. 7 SUVCW, Cary, NC<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>A member of the NY 142nd Infantry Regiment during the Civil War &amp; a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Ransom Post #254, Ogdensburg, NY after the war. Disabled for life during the war, we salute your service to help save the Union.Buried in the Ogdensburg, NY Cemetery, G.A.R. plot.Dennis St. AndrewSons of Union Veterans of the Civil WarGreat Grandson</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Charles St. Andrews, Army
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Major General George Armstrong Custer, Army, Major General<br/>Born 12/5/1839<br/>Passed on 6/25/1876<br/>Posted by: Dennis St. Andrew, PDC, Camp Commander, MG Kilpatrick Camp No. 7 SUVCW, Cary, NC<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>General Custer and his Union cavalry fought the rebels &amp; helped save the Union during the Civil War. A West Point graduate (1861), he &amp; his wife Libby are buried in West Point Cemetery. May the General &amp; his wife rest in peace!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Major General George Armstrong Custer, Army

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